HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
裁 — to cut (cloth)
- Reading
- cái
- Meaning
- to cut (cloth); to tailor; to decide; to reduce
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
裁 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is cái and it means to cut (cloth); to tailor; to decide; to reduce. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
裁 appears in everyday chinese words such as 裁 (cut; shorten; reduce), 裁判 (referee, judge) and 总裁 (CEO, president).
Chinese words containing 裁
Frequently asked questions
What does 裁 mean in Chinese?
裁 means to cut (cloth); to tailor; to decide; to reduce in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 裁 read?
裁 is read cái. Reading it inside real words — 裁 and 裁判 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 裁 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 裁 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 裁 in a word?
A common word containing 裁 is 裁 (cái) — "cut; shorten; reduce". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 裁 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 裁 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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